Gates and Gate Openers in Walla Walla, WA
Gates take the most wear of any part of a fence. Ask for heavy hinges, a post that can carry the weight, and a latch that closes on its own if you have kids or a pool.
- Wood privacy fence (6 ft). A 6 ft wood fence fits the side and rear yard limit, and posts can go below the 24 inch frost line.
- Chain link fence. It is the one style the code lets you run 5 ft tall in the front area.
Walla Walla rules that apply
The city code says every fence on a lot needs a fence permit before you build. It is handled as a Level I permit. You send in a site plan that shows where each section goes and how tall it is. The owner has to find the property line. The city's older fence form listed a $30 application fee, so confirm today's fee with the city.
- Every fence on a lot needs a fence permit before construction. It is processed as a Level I permit (WWMC 20.110.030).
- Fences up to 6 ft are allowed in side and rear yards, but they cannot extend into the front yard setback.
- In the front yard area between the setback and the front property line, chain link, woven wire and split rail fences can be up to 5 ft.
- Solid or sight-obscuring fences in that front area can be up to 3.5 ft.
- Fences and plantings between 3 ft and 8 ft tall are not allowed inside the sight distance triangle at corners.
- The permit application needs a site plan. The owner must identify the property line when building on it.
- The city's guide says a fence may be built up to the property line.
- The permit form asks for the fence material, height, whether it is see-through, and whether it sits on a retaining wall.